“Can anything be so elegant as to have few wants, and to serve them one’s self?” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson Today I would like to share an old Sufi story about the wise man Mulla Nasrudin. Nasrudin is a satirical Sufi figure who was a populist philosopher remembered for his funny stories and anecdotes. Here is… Continue Reading

“It is time for parents to teach young people early on that in diversity there is beauty and there is strength.”- Maya Angelou Hey Mom!..I’m a Big Kid Now There is no doubt that for most of us our family’s are the strongest influence and therefore main attachment in our lives. This attachment may also… Continue Reading

“I am in You,You are in Me,There is no distance or distinction.” – Sri Sathya Sai Baba Who Are You Looking At? Everyone feels that just because they are breathing, that they are alive. Biologically this may be true, but unless you have a deep zest for life, a deep reverence for existence, can you… Continue Reading

“Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what your gonna get” – Forrest Gump (editors note: orginally published on 2/01/2009) Life is Like a Box of Chocolates One of my favorite movies of all time is “Forrest Gump”, not because it’s a great story and very well made film, but because it teaches… Continue Reading

“My whole artistic life has always been about change, change, change, move on, move on. It’s the only thing I find interesting.” Paul Simon The Time Is Now To Open Your Mind This life is dynamic, so be open to the world, constantly expand your perspective and open your mind. Quit limiting yourself by keeping… Continue Reading

“Let us read and let us dance – two amusements that will never do any harm to the world.”-Voltaire Today I would like to share a guest post with you from my friend Gyurang. Gyurang is the creator of English Salsa In Busan, South Korea. I have had tons of fun dancing salsa and I… Continue Reading

“The soul never thinks without a picture.” – Aristotle They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so today I would like to share with you several thousand and save my self a lot of writing. 🙂 These pictures where taken within the week, in and around Busan, South Korea. I hope you enjoy… Continue Reading

"Hello I'm Ivan: travel junkie, mystic in training, blogger, teacher, student of life. Welcome to my little home on the net, where I hope to share ideas and insights to help you lead a deeply fulfilling life."

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